As a Manager, Two of Summer's Greatest Strengths Are Her

question 149

Multiple Choice

As a manager, two of Summer's greatest strengths are her ability to clearly communicate goals and her ability to guide, coach, and motivate her employees. Based on these strengths, ________ is a management function that Summer is likely to be good at performing.

• A) controlling
• B) planning
• C) leading
• D) organizing

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Definitions:

Supply Management

The process of identifying, acquiring, and managing the resources and suppliers needed by an organization to perform its operations effectively.

Decentralized Purchasing Structure

An organizational framework where purchasing decisions are made independently across different departments or locations, rather than being centralized.

Centralization

The organizational structure decision to concentrate decision-making authority and control at higher levels of management.

Supply Policies

Guidelines and rules set by an organization to govern its procurement activities and relationships with suppliers.